Re: SQL book recommendation?
On 28 Oct 2010, at 18:45, Paul DuBois wrote: On Oct 26, 2010, at 6:31 AM, Philip Riebold wrote: On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). If that's my book, it sounds like the third edition. The fourth edition is more recent. http://www.kitebird.com/mysql-book/ Yes, I've just checked I have the third edition. I'll probably keep my copy (I'm not a particularly heavy user of MySQL) but would recommend anybody looking for a book to get the 4th edition rather than the 3rd -- TTFN. Philip Riebold, p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk /\ Media Services\ / University College London X ASCII Ribbon Campaign Windeyer Building, 46 Cleveland Street/ \ Against HTML Mail London, W1T 4JF +44 (0)20 7679 9259 (direct), 09259 (internal) -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
Re: SQL book recommendation?
On Oct 26, 2010, at 6:31 AM, Philip Riebold wrote: On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). If that's my book, it sounds like the third edition. The fourth edition is more recent. http://www.kitebird.com/mysql-book/ Well written, with a general introduction to SQL and (from my POV) very good sections on writing MySQL with C and PHP -- TTFN. Philip Riebold, p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk /\ Media Services\ / University College London X ASCII Ribbon Campaign Windeyer Building, 46 Cleveland Street/ \ Against HTML Mail London, W1T 4JF +44 (0)20 7679 9259 (direct), 09259 (internal) -- Paul DuBois Oracle Corporation / MySQL Documentation Team Madison, Wisconsin, USA www.mysql.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
Re: SQL book recommendation?
I have two of Paul's books and they are excellent. - Original Message - From: Paul DuBois paul.dub...@oracle.com To: [MySQL] Mysql list mysql@lists.mysql.com Cc: MikeB mpbr...@gmail.com; Philip Riebold p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:45 PM Subject: Re: SQL book recommendation? On Oct 26, 2010, at 6:31 AM, Philip Riebold wrote: On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). If that's my book, it sounds like the third edition. The fourth edition is more recent. http://www.kitebird.com/mysql-book/ Well written, with a general introduction to SQL and (from my POV) very good sections on writing MySQL with C and PHP -- TTFN. Philip Riebold, p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk /\ Media Services\ / University College London X ASCII Ribbon Campaign Windeyer Building, 46 Cleveland Street/ \ Against HTML Mail London, W1T 4JF +44 (0)20 7679 9259 (direct), 09259 (internal) -- Paul DuBois Oracle Corporation / MySQL Documentation Team Madison, Wisconsin, USA www.mysql.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=mike_...@acorg.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
Re: SQL book recommendation?
2010/10/26 Philip Riebold p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk: On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). I also suggest the book High Performance Mysql which is good for mysql dev and admin. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
RE: SQL book recommendation?
[snip] I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? [/snip] http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321375734 MySQL, Second Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, 2nd Edition - Larry Ullman -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
Re: SQL book recommendation?
On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). Well written, with a general introduction to SQL and (from my POV) very good sections on writing MySQL with C and PHP -- TTFN. Philip Riebold, p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk /\ Media Services\ / University College London X ASCII Ribbon Campaign Windeyer Building, 46 Cleveland Street/ \ Against HTML Mail London, W1T 4JF +44 (0)20 7679 9259 (direct), 09259 (internal) -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
RE: SQL book recommendation?
You might want to use an on-line introductory course, if you have time for the leisurely pace. Regards, Jerry Schwartz Global Information Incorporated 195 Farmington Ave. Farmington, CT 06032 860.674.8796 / FAX: 860.674.8341 E-mail: je...@gii.co.jp Web site: www.the-infoshop.com -Original Message- From: Philip Riebold [mailto:p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:31 AM To: MikeB Cc: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: Re: SQL book recommendation? On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks. The book I've been using is 'MySQL, The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 4.1 and 5.0' ISBN 0-672-32673-6 (there may be a more recent version). Well written, with a general introduction to SQL and (from my POV) very good sections on writing MySQL with C and PHP -- TTFN. Philip Riebold, p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk /\ Media Services\ / University College London X ASCII Ribbon Campaign Windeyer Building, 46 Cleveland Street/ \ Against HTML Mail London, W1T 4JF +44 (0)20 7679 9259 (direct), 09259 (internal) -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=je...@gii.co.jp -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
Re: SQL book recommendation?
Visit our site (www.artfulsoftware.com) for lots of tips, especially on queries. Arthur -Original Message- From: Philip Riebold [mailto:p.rieb...@ucl.ac.uk] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:31 AM To: MikeB Cc: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: Re: SQL book recommendation? On 26 Oct 2010, at 11:49, MikeB wrote: I'm finding the MySQL online manuals hard going in figuring out how to construct SQL queries. Can anyone perhaps recommend a good book that can shed light on the subject? Thanks.
